Jeffrey Dale Nichols – 6 of  Diamonds, Utah

Early one June morning in 2004, Jeffrey Nichols told his girlfriend he was meeting his ex-wife in a shopping center parking lot to buy a set of golf clubs.  But his ex-wife told police they were getting together at a McDonald’s for a family meeting.  No matter which version is true, one thing is for certain: After the morning of June 8th, 2004, Jeff was never seen again.  And not only does his story include an honest-to-god, real-life burn book – we also found a clue that had been sitting in plain sight for the past 20 years that just might prove someone is lying

Jeffrey Dale Nichols (6 of Diamonds, Utah) - Playing Card

Courtesy of Utah Cold Case Coalition

Episode Info

If you know anything about the disappearance of Jeffrey Dale Nichols, detectives want to hear from you. Please contact the  Salt Lake City Police Department at 801-799-3000.

Photograph at Jeff and Shelby’s wedding. (Second from left: Shelby Nichols in the white dress. Third from right: Wanda Schmitt in the blue dress. Far right: Jeff Nichols. Second from left: Shelby Nichols in the white dress. Third from right: Wanda Schmitt in the blue dress. Far right: Jeff Nichols.

Photograph at Jeff and Shelby’s wedding. (Second from left: Shelby Nichols in the white dress. Third from right: Wanda Schmitt in the blue dress. Far right: Jeff Nichols. Second from left: Shelby Nichols in the white dress. Third from right: Wanda Schmitt in the blue dress. Far right: Jeff Nichols. Courtesy: Wanda Schmitt
Photograph of Jeff, Shelby, and Sam.

Photograph of Jeff, Shelby, and Sam. Courtesy: Wanda Schmitt

Photograph of Vernon Brown and Sam. Courtesy: Wanda Schmitt
Photograph of a golf outing. (Back Row Left: Vernon Brown in a black shirt/white hat. Back Row Right: Jeff in a yellow shirt/blue hat. Middle Lower Row: Jeff and Wanda’s father.)

Photograph of a golf outing. (Back Row Left: Vernon Brown in a black shirt/white hat. Back Row Right: Jeff in a yellow shirt/blue hat. Middle Lower Row: Jeff and Wanda’s father.) Courtesy: Wanda Schmitt
Photograph of Carla and Jeff in California in 2004.

Photograph of Carla and Jeff in California in 2004. Courtesy: Carla Eddy
Jeff and Carla with their kids at the San Diego Zoo in 2004.

Jeff and Carla with their kids at the San Diego Zoo in 2004. Courtesy: Carla Eddy
Photograph of a missing person flyer.

Photograph of a missing person flyer. Courtesy: Salt Lake City Police Department
Photographs of Jeff’s truck in an impound lot.

Photographs of Jeff’s truck in an impound lot. Courtesy: Salt Lake City Police Department
Photographs of Jeff’s truck in an impound lot.

Photographs of Jeff’s truck in an impound lot. Courtesy: Salt Lake City Police Department
Copies of five of the 19 character statements submitted to the SLCPD by Jeff's co-workers and friends.

Copies of five of the 19 character statements submitted to the SLCPD by Jeff's co-workers and friends. Courtesy: Wanda Schmitt
A screenshot of the 2004 Call Detail Explanation Form.

A screenshot of the 2004 Call Detail Explanation Form. Courtesy: Salt Lake City Police Department
A screenshot of Jeff’s 2004 phone records.

A screenshot of Jeff’s 2004 phone records. Courtesy: Salt Lake City Police Department

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